attwood River Anchor 12 lb PE-Coated Cast Iron, Black, One Size — Fluke Style for Mud, Rocks & Brush

The Attwood 9945B1 is a 12 lb PE-coated cast iron river anchor built to catch and hold in mud, rocks, stumps and brush found on river bottoms.

Designed for freshwater river conditions, this fluke-style anchor combines a heavy-duty iron body with a polyethylene (PE) coating and a large steel eye for secure rigging. It’s intended for small boats and lightweight craft that need dependable holding power where conventional anchors can slip or fail. Attwood’s century-plus history in marine hardware informs the practical design and durable materials used in this model.

How does this anchor grip river bottoms effectively?

The fluke-style shape is engineered to snag into irregular riverbed features such as roots, brush, and rocky pockets rather than only relying on pure penetration. Its profile increases the chance of catching obstructions and settling into softer mud, delivering more consistent holding in typical river scenarios.

• Fluke geometry designed to hook into brush, stumps and rock crevices
• Weight distribution that encourages setting rather than sliding
• Large contact surface helps resist lateral movement along the bottom

What materials and finishes protect the anchor from wear?

The core is cast gray iron for strength and rigidity, with a black polyethylene coating applied over the casting. The PE layer reduces surface abrasions and limits metal-on-metal contact during deployment, helping extend service life when dragging across rough bottoms.

• Durable cast iron casting provides the necessary structural strength
• Polyethylene (PE) coating resists chipping and minimizes corrosion exposure
• Coating also reduces noise and scratching during handling and storage

How do I rig and deploy the 12 lb Attwood anchor safely?

Use a securely spliced line or properly rated shackle through the oversized steel eye to attach your rode. Deploy by lowering the anchor straight down and allowing the boat to drift or back down slowly until the anchor sets; avoid hard throwing which can damage the coating and casting.

• Oversized steel eye accepts shackles and thimbles for reliable connections
• Lower slowly to prevent coating damage and to help the anchor orient correctly
• Pair with appropriate length of chain or rode for better bite in variable bottoms

What size and boat types is a 12 lb anchor appropriate for?

A 12 lb river anchor is sized for small freshwater boats, jon boats, aluminum boats, and other lightweight craft that operate on rivers and streams. It offers a balance of manageable weight and sufficient holding for modest loads in complex bottom conditions.

• Recommended for small boats and lightweight freshwater craft
• Good choice where riverbed features dominate rather than pure sand or mud
• Easy to stow on bow lockers and hand-deploy for day trips

Who is this for: Boaters who navigate rivers, creeks and inland waterways where roots, brush and mixed bottoms create anchoring challenges. If you need a compact, rugged anchor that’s simple to rig and focused on grabbing irregular riverbeds—this Attwood 9945B1 offers practical performance without unnecessary complexity. It’s also suited to anglers and recreational users who value durable construction and a protective finish for routine handling and storage.